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1 Joint Apprenticeship schools of the Union BUilding trades great training great talent great results W W W. B U I L D E R S G U I L D. O R G

2 G R E A T T R A I N I N G T A L E N T R E S U L T S L E T U S B U I L D Y O U R P R O J E C T A N D Y O U R F U T U R E! The success of any construction project depends on the quality of the people who build it. Here in western Pennsylvania, we have 17 tuition-free quality apprenticeship programs that produce some of the finest craftspeople in the country. The combination of outstanding curricula and on-the-job training creates a skilled workforce capable of building any type and size of construction project. If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career or a competent and professional workforce, we have the education and talent for you. W W W. B U I L D E R S G U I L D. O R G It s going to work B O I L E R M A K E R S Local Union # BANKSVILLE ROAD PITTSBURGH, PA PH: FAX: Boilermakers build, test and maintain boilers for power plants, factories and refineries. CLASSROOM HOURS: 576 (4-5 YRS) HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 6,000 (4-5 YRS) AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: Class for OSHA 500, Scaffolding, OSHA Regulated Through MOST (Mobilization, Optimization, Stabilization and Training), Common Arc Welding, Steel Erection, Power Rigging, Drug Testing, Pulmonary Fit Test, Asbestos COURSES: OSHA/Safety, Mathematics, Welding, Blueprint, Rigging, Drafting, Boiler Technology, Tools & Layout, Fiberglass Specialization, CPR-Red Cross Training B R I C K L A Y E R S & A L L I E D C R A F T S Local Union #9 100 KINGSTON DRIVE PITTSBURGH, PA PH: FAX: Bricklayers build walls, partitions, arches, fireplaces, chimneys and other structures from bricks, blocks, structural tile and other pre-made materials. Stone Masons and Marble Workers build walls, partitions, arches, fireplaces and other structures from natural and cultured stone and marble. Pointer-Caulker Cleaners work on the restoration of masonry buildings, reinstall mortar, replace bad caulking, clean and point masonry, stone and brick surfaces. Tile Workers build walls, restore flooring, bathrooms etc. in commercial and residential settings working with ceramic tile or other natural and man-made tile products. Terrazzo Workers build and install concrete or epoxy-based flooring, stairs, sidewalks and driveways in hospitals, schools and other commercial applications. CLASSROOM HOURS: 576 (4-5 YRS) HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 6,000 (4-5 YRS) AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: American Concrete Association, OSHA 500/502, Grout, Masonry Restoration Materials (JAHN), Instructor Certification Program (ICP) COURSES: Brick, Block, Tile, Terrazzo Stone, Marble, Plaster Cement & PCC Restoration, Specialty Materials Training, National Certifications Training, OSHA, Safety Continuous Upgrade, Foreman/Supervisor Training WEBSITE: www. apprentice.org PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTORS - UNION CRAFTSMEN WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY

3 C A R P E N T E R S GREATER PENNSYLVANIA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS 652 RIDGE ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA PH: FAX: Carpenters construct, erect, install and repair commercial and residential structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, metal studs and wallboard. They erect framework in buildings including subflooring, partitions and rafters, and install molding, wood paneling, cabinets, windows, doors and hardware as well as build forms for concrete work, build stairs and lay floors. Heavy & Highway Carpenters build and assemble forms for concrete structures such as bridges, retaining walls, tunnels, subways, drainage structures, hydro-electric developments, locks, dams and sewage treatment projects. Floor Coverers install, replace and repair floors of wood carpet and sheet goods in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Mill Cabinet Workers specialize in customized woodworking, designing and creating furniture, and fabricating and installing permanent fixtures from wood including cabinets, moldings, door frames and interior stairs. Millwrights are construction mechanics who install and maintain conveyor systems and large machinery for factories and shops. Pile Drivers build and maintain all types of piling and caissons, and specialize in foundations for buildings, dams and bridges. CLASSROOM HOURS: (4 YRS) HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 5,200-8,000 (4 YRS) AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: OSHA, CPR & First Aid, Scaffolding, Welding & Rigging, Door Hardware, Solid Surface, Manufacturer Specific Floor Covering, Conveyor & Monorail, Steam Turbine, Gas Turbine, Aerial Lift, Best Practices in Healthcare Construction COURSES: (per individual area of specialization) Blueprint, Mathematics, Wood & Metal Framing, Interior & Exterior Systems, Floor Covering, Partitions, Rafters, Concrete, Form Work, Molding, Wood Paneling, Cabinets, Conveyor Systems & Machinery, Piling & Caissons, Bridges, Walls, Tunnels, Hydro- Electric, Locks, Dams WEB SITE: E L E C T R I C I A N S Commercial, Residential, Floor Coverers, Mill Cabinet, Heavy & Highway, Millwright, Pile Drivers C E M E N T M A S O N S Local Union #526 CLASSROOM HOURS: 2,000 (4-5 YRS) 2606 CALIFORNIA AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA PH: FAX: Cement Masons smooth and finish exposed concrete surfaces on projects such as walls, floors, steps, sidewalks, driveways and roads. The bulk of the work is in commercial and industrial building. CLASSROOM HOURS: (3 YRS) HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 6,000 (3 YRS) COURSES: Finishing Concrete Surfaces, Walls, Floors, Steps, Sidewalks, Roads & Driveways, Bridge and Road Work, Pervious Concrete Technician, Setting of Bulkheads and Screeds for Concrete Placement, American Concrete Institute (Flatwork Finisher & Flatwork Technician), OSHA 10, Safety First Aid IBEW LOCAL UNION #5 5 HOT METAL STREET PITTSBURGH, PA PH: FAX: IBEW LOCAL UNION #712 (Beaver, Lawrence, Mercer, & Crawford counties) 217 Sassafras Lane, Beaver PA PH FAX: Electricians install, maintain and test power, lighting, communications and other systems in commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. Also covered is residential work and all the power, lighting and systems in houses and apartment complexes. HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 10,000 (4-5 YRS) AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: Associate Degree in Electrical Construction Technology (CCAC), BICSI Lab, CPR & First Aid, Confined Space Scaffolding, Flagging, Loc Out / Tag Out, OSHA 10 & 30, TeleData I, II & III, MSHA and 70 E Electrical Safety in the Workplace COURSES: Academic & Hands-on Labs: Motor Control, Fire Alarm, PLC, Tele-Data-Pipe Bending, Computers, Physics, Scaffolding, CPR-First Aid & OSHA, Training in Tool Specific Technology, Blueprint, Transformers, DC Theory Generators, Motors, Applied Codeology & Code Calculations W W W. B U I L D E R S G U I L D. O R G

4 G R E A T T R A I N I N G T A L E N T R E S U L T S E L E V A T O R C O N S T R U C T O R S Local Union # BANKSVILLE ROAD PITTSBURGH, PA PH: FAX: Elevator Constructors install, repair and maintain elevators, escalators, wheelchair lifts, homelifts, dumbwaiters and movable walks. CLASSROOM HOURS: 576 (4-5 YRS) HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 6,800 (4-5 YRS) AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: OSHA 10, Forklift Training, Welding COURSES: Safety for Elevator Constructors, Fundamentals of Print Reading, Material Handling, Rigging and Hoisting, Machine Room and Overhead Installation, Basic Electricity, Advanced DC Motors and Generators, Construction Wiring, Basic Elevator Solid State Electronics, Circuit Tracing I N S U L A T O R S Local Union # CLINTON ROAD CLINTON, PA PH: FAX: Insulators install insulation in both industrial and commercial mechanical systems, such as piping, boilers, duct work, storage tanks and equipment for the purpose of energy savings and burn protection, and to control system heat transfer and condensation. CLASSROOM HOURS: 576 (5 YRS) HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 6,000 (4YRS) AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: OSHA, CPR & First Aid, Abatement Processes Welding COURSES: Installation & Processes of Insulation Relative to Industrial & Commercial Mechanical Systems, Duct, Piping, Boilers, Storage Tanks, Equipment Utilized in Energy Efficiency and Safety, Control of System Heat Transfer & Condensation I R O N W O R K E R S Local Union # LIBERTY AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA PH: FAX: Ironworkers erect structural steel, erect bridges, install reinforcing steel, metal floor and roof decking, and assemble and install decorative curtain wall. Ironworkers also continually maintain and service the furnaces, cranes, equipment and steel assemblies for the power and steel industry. They also move heavy machinery and assemble pre-engineered metal buildings. CLASSROOM HOURS: 840 (3 YRS) HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 5,400 (3 YRS) AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: OSHA 10 Hour, OSHA 30 Hour, OSHA Subpart R, Welding (both SMAW and FCAW), CPR & First Aid, Scaffold Erector and User, Qualified Rigger, Qualified Crane Signalman, Ariel Platform Operator, Level 1 & 2 Un-bonded Post Tensioning COURSES: Structural Steel Construction, Precast Concrete Construction, Certified Rigger, Blueprint Reading, Ornamental Ironworking, Reinforcing Construction, Post Tensioning Systems, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Flux Core Automatic Welding, Curtain Wall Systems, Crane Assembly and Dismantling, Oxy-acetylene Burning, OSHA Safety, Pre-engineered Metal Building Construction WEB SITE: PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTORS - UNION CRAFTSMEN WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY

5 L A B O R E R S Laborers District Council of Western Pennsylvania CLASSROOM HOURS: (4 YRS) HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 4,000-6,000 (4 YRS) AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: Class B CDL/First Aid & CPR/Hazardous Waste Operations, MSHA 24-Hour New Miner, Forklift Operator, D.O.T. Pipeline Operator Qualification, OSHA 10-Hour, Construction Outreach 500, National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, Signal Persons and Riggers, Class 7 Vehicle Inspection COURSES: Plans & Specifications, Signaling, Labor & Management Relations, Pre-Operational Inspection, Soils & Compaction, Rigging & Reeving, Undercarriage, Fuels, Lubricants & Coolants, Engines, Powertrains, Hydraulics, Welding, Work Zone Safety, Earthmoving Equipment Operation Principles & Techniques, Crane Operation Principles & Techniques, Paving Equipment Principles & Techniques, Mechanic Technician WEBSITE: CLASSROOM HOURS: 288 HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 4,000 AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: Asbestos Worker and Supervisor, Hazardous Waste Worker, Lead Worker and Supervisor, Flagger Safety, First Aid/CPR/AED, Pipeline Operator - Qualified, Forklift, OSHA Construction Safety and Health COURSES: Craft Orientation, First Aid/CPR/AED, Asbestos Abatement Worker and Supervisor, Lead Abatement Worker and Supervisor, Pipelaying, Line & Grade, Microbial Remediation, Hazardous Waste Worker, OSHA Construction Safety and Health, Blueprint Reading, Scaffold Builder, Scaffold User, Rigging & Signaling, Air and Compaction Tools, Powder-Actuated Tools, Hazard Communication, Rod Tying, Cutting & Burning, Skid Steer, Concrete, Fork Lift, Confined Space, Mason Tending WEBSITE: O P E R A T I N G E N G I N E E R S Local Union #66 # DEER CREEK ROAD SAXONBURG, PA PH: FAX: Laborers are involved with most phases of the construction industry. They work with scaffolding, soil compaction, transit and level, trenching and shoring, traffic control, air tool operation and many other assigned tasks. 107 OPERATORS WAY NEW ALEXANDRIA, PA PH: FAX: Operating Engineers operate, maintain and repair heavy construction equipment, such as cranes, backhoes, loaders, scrapers and bulldozers, for use in the construction of buildings, factories, roads, dams, power plants, pipelines and bridges. P A I N T E R S, D R Y W A L L F I N I S H E R S, G L A Z I E R S IUPAT DC # EWING ROAD CARNEGIE, PA PH: FAX: Drywall Finishers seal joints between plasterboard and other wallboard to prepare wall surfaces and ceilings for painting, paper hanging and custom texturing. Glaziers cut and install all types and sizes of plate, custom window, obscure leaded glass, mirrors and curtain wall. They also fit and install aluminum entrances, sidelight and show windows as well as plastic and porcelain panels in metal and wood frames. Painters (residential, industrial and commercial) prepare surfaces and apply paints to walls and moldings, indoors and outdoors. Industrial work may include bridges, tanks, power houses, sandblasting and spray painting. Commercial work can involve painting/brush and roll, and wall covering. HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 6,000 for Painters & Drywall Finishers (3 YRS); 8,000 for Glaziers (4 YRS) COURSES: Residential, Industrial & Commercial Preparation & Application of Paint for Walls, Moldings, Industrial Work (Bridges, Tanks, Power Houses), Sandblasting, Spray Roll Brush & Specialized Wall Covering, Water Blasting WEB SITE: W W W. B U I L D E R S G U I L D. O R G

6 G R E A T T R A I N I N G T A L E N T R E S U L T S P L A S T E R E R S Local Union # ANDREW STREET MUNHALL, PA PH: FAX: Plasterers mix and apply coats of standard and decorative plasters both inside and out. CLASSROOM HOURS: (4-5 YRS) HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: (4-5 YRS) COURSES: Mixing & proper application of decorative interior and exterior plaster surfaces P L U M B E R S PLUMBERS LOCAL UNION # MONTOUR WEST INDUSTRIAL PARK CORAOPOLIS, PA PH: FAX: PLUMBERS LOCAL UNION #42 (Northwest Pennsylvania) 186 Wagner Road - Monaca, PA PH: TOLL-FREE: FAX: PLUMBERS LOCAL UNION #47 (Erie Pennsylvania) 8150 Hawthorne Road - Erie, PA PH: FAX: Plumbers design, install and maintain sanitary, storm, water supply and gas service lines, plumbing fixtures and mechanical equipment. CLASSROOM HOURS: 1,200 (5 YRS) HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 10,000 (5 YRS) AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: Plastic Fusion, Adult CPR, Welding, Journeyman's Plumbers License, Medical Gas Installer, Brazer, Backflow Prevention, Foreman COURSES: Math, Health & Safety, Rigging, Drainage, Welding, Related Science, Drawings, Water Supply, Plan Reading, Repair, CAD, Medical Gas Installation, Back Flow Prevention Tester, Plastic Fusion, Adult CPR, OSHA 10, Green System Awareness, Foreman Certification, Backflow Repair, Plumbing Code WEB SITE: R O O F E R S Local Union # LINCOLN AVENUE BELLEVUE, PA PH: FAX: Roofers install roofs on structures in a variety of materials, including shingles, slate and tile, hot tar, rubber, plastics and composites. CLASSROOM HOURS: 576 (4 YRS) HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 4,800 (4 YRS) COURSES: Installation & Repair of Roofs on Structures in a Variety of Materials: Shingles, Slate, Tile, Tar, Rubber Plastic & Composites PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTORS - UNION CRAFTSMEN WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY

7 S H E E T M E T A L W O R K E R S Local Union # GULF LAB ROAD PITTSBURGH, PA PH: FAX: Sheet Metal Workers build a variety of products from sheets of steel, aluminum, copper and other metals, and install the finished products. They are responsible for heating, air conditioning and ventilation of commercial buildings and homes. They also design and fabricate outdoor items, such as fascia, flashing, awning, gutters and metal roofs, as well as indoor kitchen equipment and related exhaust systems. CLASSROOM HOURS: 800 (4-5 YRS) HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: up to 6,400 (4-5 YRS) AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: AWS Welding (Light-Gage and Structural Steel Processes), Utilizing Destructive and Non-destructive Test Procedures, OSHA 10 and 30, First Aid, CPR AED, CFC Refrigerant & Universal Card, TAB (Testing, Adjusting, Balancing), Fire Life Safety (Fire Damper Inspection), Detailing, Indoor Air Quality, HVAC Energy Audit and Pipe Welding COURSES: HVAC Systems, Sheet Metal Work & Welding, Architectural Sheet Metal Work, Operating Hand Tools, Equipment Power & Computerized Machinery, Industrial Sheet Metal Work, TAB Service/Maintenance of HVAC, Safety & Upgrade Classes WEB SITE: S P R I N K L E R - F I T T E R S Local Union # 542 P.O. BOX STANTON AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA PH: FAX: Sprinkler-fitters install, test, inspect, certify and maintain all types of fire suppression systems in all types of buildings and structures, including residential, industrial and commercial. CLASSROOM HOURS: 1,080 (4-5 YRS) HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 10,000 (4-5 YRS) AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: OSHA 30, ASSE Certification in Backflow Prevention (Testing, Repair & Maintenance), Fire Pump Testing COURSES: Job Safety & Health including OSHA 30, Related Mathematics, Soldering & Brazing for UA Journeymen & Apprentices, Rigging, Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Supports & Fasteners, National Fire Protection Association Codes, Backflow Prevention-Testing/Repair & Maintenance, Special Application Fire Protection Systems, Fire Pump Installation & Testing, Introduction to Automatic Sprinklers & System S T E A M F I T T E R S Local Union # WOODRUFF STREET PITTSBURGH, PA PH: FAX: Steamfitters install and service pipes and measuring devices in water and steam-pressure systems, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, and power and fuel facilities. Local Union #449 CLASSROOM HOURS: 1,250 (5 YRS) HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 10,000 (5 YRS) AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: CFC Refrigerant Handling, various welding certifications, Plastic Fusion, Medical Gas, Backflow, HVACR Star Technician, Pipe Fitter Star Technician COURSES: Mathematics, Applied Trade Mathematics, Basic Science, OSHA Safety, Steam, Hot Water, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Medical Gas, Boilers, Process Pipe, Pipe Fabrication, Hydraulics, All Welding Processes, HVAC Service Energy Management, Rigging, Drafting, CAD Drawing & Industrial Instrumentation Controls WEB SITE: W W W. B U I L D E R S G U I L D. O R G

8 We ve got the training & talent that work for you The Builders Guild of Western Pennsylvania is a unique partnership of building trade unions and contractor associations which work together to provide the best value in construction services. Incorporated in 1999, this non-profit organization today represents more than 40,000 building trade workers and over 400 individual contractors. To pursue a career in the building trades, interested individuals may either apply through an apprenticeship program or meet special qualifications if they are currently a practicing journeyman. Generally, persons must: Be at least 18 years of age; Have a high school diploma or GED; Possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license; Have suitable transportation; and Be drug free. Training is free and apprentices earn wages throughout the program. Like journeymen, apprentices also receive health care and other benefits. For more information about specific apprenticeship programs and how to apply, please contact the individual training centers directly, log on to the Careers & Training section of write to the Builders Guild of Western Pennsylvania, Inc., 650 Ridge Road, Suite 301, Pittsburgh, PA, or call The recruitment, selection and employment of apprentices during their apprenticeship shall be without discrimination because of age, color, race, religion, national origin or sex. The sponsors take affirmative measures to provide Equal Opportunity in apprenticeship and operate the Apprentice Programs according to Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 30, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations of the State of Pennsylvania. It s going to work The BUILDERS GUILD of WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Builders Guild of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. January W W W. B U I L D E R S G U I L D. O R G